Sew ... the garment-making book of knowledge Real-life lessons from a serial sewist
Book - 2018
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- Published
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Lafayette, CA :
C & T Publishing, Inc
2018.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- 255 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN
- 9781617456046
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Why Sew?
- What Sewing Can Do for You
- Your Path to Sewing
- Chapter 2. What to Sew
- How to Decide
- An Authentic Approach to Making Clothes
- Barbara's Tips
- Chapter 3. Finding the Right Pattern
- Clues to a Great Pattern
- How to Start If You're a Beginner
- When to Ignore the Pattern Directions
- Mini-Lesson: Eliminating a Bulky Front Shirt Band
- Pattern Changes for Sewing Knits
- Consider Going Patternless
- Patternless Idea: Hemless Knit Skirt
- Patternless Idea: Vintage-Style Pleat
- Patterless Idea: Lined Patch Pocket
- Patterless Idea: Easy Zippered Pocket
- Barbara's Tips
- Chapter 4. If It Fits, They Will Wear It
- The Truth About Most Pattern Sizing
- What to Measure, How to Do It, and Why
- Personal Measurement Chart
- Assessing the Third Dimension: Crotch Shape
- Measuring Children
- Barbara's Tips
- Chapter 5. Altering a Flat Pattern to Fit
- Why Learn to Alter a Flat Pattern?
- How to Know If a Pattern Needs Your Help
- The First Principles of Pattern Alteration
- Different Ways of Altering a Pattern
- Approach 1: The Muslim Method
- Approach 2: The Simple Side-Seam Additions Method
- Approach 3: The Block Method
- Approach 4: The Slash-and-Spread Method
- Mini-Lesson: Making a Full Bust Alteration
- Approach 5: The Pivot-and-Slide Method
- Approach 6: The Seam Method
- Barbara's Tips
- Chapter 6. Choosing and Cutting Fabric
- Which Fabric Will Work for Your Garment?
- The Backup Fabrics: Interfacing and Lining
- Pretreating Fabrics
- Onto the Table: Layout Tips
- Mini Lesson: Cutting Striped Fabric Single Layer
- Mini Lesson: How to Match Print Motifs
- Barbara's Tips
- Chapter 7. The Gear Side of Sewing
- A Place to Sew
- The Big Gear: Sewing Machines and Accessories
- Mini Lesson: Making A Flat-Felled Seam
- Mini Lesson: Installing An Invisible Zipper
- Now What About a New Machine?
- Do You Need a Serger/Overlocker?
- Sewing Notions
- Mini Lesson: Prepare for Topstitching with Fusible Thread
- Mini Lesson: Faux Binding with Wooly Nylon Thread
- Barbara's Tips
- Chapter 8. Mapping Out Your Own Sewing Strategy
- Rules You Shouldn't Break
- Mini-Lesson: Easy Thread Marking
- Mini-Lesson: The Doubled Patch Pocket
- Sometimes the Best Advice Is Your Own
- Mini-Lesson: DIY Crossover V-Neckline
- Mini Lesson: Two DIY Elastic Waist Castings
- Mini Lesson: Two DIY Knit Necklines
- Barbara's Tips
- Chapter 9. Sewing for Joy
- Sewspeak:
- Useful Terms and Tips
- Resources
- Sewing Classics
- Garment Notes
- About the Author